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Hugo

/ HYOO-go /

masculine

Meaning

Mind, intellect, or spirit

Origin

Germanic / Latin

Hugo is the Latinized form of Hugh, derived from 'hug' (mind/spirit). It was favored by European royalty and suggests intellectual depth.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Hugo.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INTJ
11.1%
INFJ
10.4%
ENTJ
9.2%
INTP
8.8%
ENFJ
7.5%
ISTJ
7.1%
ENTP
6.4%
ENFP
5.9%
INFP
5.6%
ISFJ
5.2%
ESTJ
4.9%
ISTP
4.5%
ESFJ
3.8%
ESTP
3.6%
ISFP
3.3%
ESFP
2.7%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Hugo is a truly international name, ranking highly across Europe. It feels scholarly yet playful, heavily associated with literary genius via Victor Hugo.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

V

Victor Hugo

French novelist (1802–1885)

H

Hugo Weaving

Actor known for The Matrix (b. 1960)

Sibling Names

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